inform, to entertain, or to persuade.
Activity 1: Read the paragraph and write the letter of your answer to the question that follows.
1. It was the first football game for the Gators. The coach asked if everyone was ready. The players
jumped and replied, "Yes!” In what tone did the Gators's reply?
a. calm
b. serious c. happy d. enthusiastic
a 2. The “maya” bird is jumping on the tree singing and dancing happily. What is the bird's tone while
singing?
a. joyful
b. dreamy
c. confused
d hurt
3. 5. "Oh! there is a snake in the broom."
a. sorrow
b. fear
c. anger
d. happiness
4. Wow! With a top speed of one hundred fifty miles per hour, that car can almost fly! Which tone is
represented in the following passage?
a. calm
b. annoyed c. scary
d. amused
5. "Only one peso? What can I buy with that these days?"
a. discontentment
c. honesty
b. happy
d. scary
Answers & Comments
Answer:
1.a.
2.b.
3.c.
4.d.
5.a.